Comprised of 21,000 linear feet (6400 meters) of custom dyed, 100% cotton, USA made rope. In accordance with Class A standards, all ropes were sprayed with fire retardant prior to installation. As commissioned, the installation features a diptych of twin alcoves on either side of pedestrian walkways; 360 ropes fan outwards from the upper clerestory windows to form three “X” shapes referencing the phrase “X marks the spot”; or in this case, the arrival or departure point of the travelers. This work celebrates aviation’s increased accessibility to the general public and our ability to reach more destinations than ever before.

How to see this artwork without a plane ticket:
– Walking up: Go to ticketing level of Terminal 3, TSA entrance to all gates. Go up stairway / elevator one floor, look toward TSA checkpoint, the artwork will be on both sides of the pedestrian walkway.
– Arriving by car: Park on level 4 of P4 – walk over on pedestrian bridge, continue straight. Head toward the artwork, asking the TSA agents if you can take a closer look at the artwork.

While viewing the artwork, please be respectful of travelers, LAX employees, and TSA Agents.
Thank you!

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Currently on Display

July 2016 – March 2018
“We’ve got to cross this great big world somehow”
Los Angeles International Airport, Terminal 3
To see the installation – Go to Terminal 3 Ticketing Level, take staircase up along façade -or- take elevator next to escalators up one floor. Tell TSA you are there to see the art installation made of colored ropes. They are happy to help.